This is a strong example of the US Army issue bayonet and scabbard for the .30-40 Krag rifle, adopted by the US army in 1892 to catch up with foreign powers in the use of small caliber magazine-fed arms using smokeless powder. The metal is smooth overall, with blade and hilt showing bright with only scattered small gray age spotting and the pommel just some fine salt and peppering. Edge and point are good with no nicks or grinding. The wood grip slabs have good, dark brown color and surface with no chips or losses. The US and 1903 stamps are crisp and clear. The scabbard shielded the bayonet very well and itself shows muted original blue, but does also some light dings and shallow pitting/freckling from use and exposure. The swivel belt hook is in place.

Krag rifles were widely used by the army in the last years of the 19^th century and the early years of the 20^th in America’s conflicts as it became a world power, from fighting the Spanish in Cuba to battles with the Moros in the Philippines, the Boxers in China, and others elsewhere. Some state U.S. volunteer troops still carried the old trapdoor rifles, and found that in addition to their weight and slower fire, the smoke from black powder immediately gave away their positions.    [sr] [ph:L]

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